The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court in Mumbai sentenced two individuals to five years in prison in the Pune Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) case. This case is about their involvement in harbouring ABT terrorists, a front organisation affiliated with al Qaeda.

On March 16, 2018, the Maharashtra Police initiated an investigation based on information that several Bangladeshis were residing in Pune without valid documentation. These individuals were found to be providing support to ABT members.